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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Having a Nurturing Spirit

Our topic this month for the blog chain is nurture and I was drawn to this picture of a mother hen protecting her young as a perfect example of that concept. But I'm not going to talk about birds in this post. My current nurturing experience is with my plants which I am coaxing to grow after being transplanted. But I don't want to talk about my garden either.

For this post I will show you thoughts that others have shared about the importance of nurturing or being nurtured.

“Management
is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.”
Thomas J. Peters

“It
is important that you recognize your progress and take pride in your
accomplishments. Share your achievements with others. Brag a little. The recognition
and support of those around you is nurturing.” Rosemarie Rossetti

There are no adequate substitutes for father, mother, and children
bound together in a loving commitment to nurture and protect. No government, no
matter how well-intentioned, can take the place of the family in the scheme of
things.Gerald R. Ford

“Never
idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations. Don't
over-analyze your relationships. Stop playing games. A growing relationship can
only be nurtured by genuineness.” Leo F. Buscaglia

“Talents are best nurtured in solitude, but character
is best formed in the stormy billows of the world” Johann Wolfgang von
Goethe

“We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious
plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's
going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really
look after it and nurture it.”John Lennon

“Always
reward your long hours of labor and toil in the very best way, surrounded by your
family. Nurture their love carefully, remembering that your children need
models, not critics, and your own progress will hasten when you constantly
strive to present your best side to your children. And even if you have failed
at all else in the eyes of the world, if you have a loving family, you are a
success.” Og Mandino

“Nurture
your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes” Benjamin
Disraeli

“May
our sons flourish in their youth like well-nurtured plants. May our daughters
be like graceful pillars, carved to beautify a palace.” Psalm 144:12 NLT

“Like
newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure
(unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto
[completed] salvation.” 1 Peter 2:2 - Amplified Bible

If you'd like to continue reading about nurturing throughout the month, click on the posts to the right of this and read on...

Just got some good news!!!
An inspirational story I wrote for "Life Lessons from Dads" got accepted. I really needed this "nurturing" experience as I've been getting a lot of rejections lately from my work.

Congrats Chris with your article acceptance! Wow what a boost!. I really love your quotes as well - I think the one that touched me was “Always reward your long hours of labor and toil in the very best way, surrounded by your family. Nurture their love carefully, remembering that your children need models, not critics, and your own progress will hasten when you constantly strive to present your best side to your children. And even if you have failed at all else in the eyes of the world, if you have a loving family, you are a success.” Og Mandino

No matter what happens in the world - you are a hero at home with those who love you and look up to you... no pressure..

Nothing beats opening a letter of acceptence...well, maybe cashing the check, but it's still nice to know your work is appreciated. Loved you quotes. Lots of wisdom there. One that I like comes from the Desiderata: "Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune." Peace and Blessings

Hi Chris, I loved this post. The Scriptures you chose were great! Of the others, the quotes from Buscaglia and Goethe were my favorites. And the photo! WOW! How appropriate! Way to go on your "Life Lessons from Dad" acceptance! (I got a sneak peek, and it's very good.) YAY!!!!